ABSORPTION-BASED SYSTEM FOR AUTOMOTIVE WASTE HEAT RECOVERY

摘要

An absorption cycle based system is disclosed for using waste heat from a vehicle and providing selective heating, cooling, and dehumidifying to a vehicle compartment. The system includes a waste heat loop in thermal communication with a power generating unit of the vehicle, and a vapor absorption subsystem. The vapor absorption subsystem may include a thermal compressor in thermal communication with the waste heat loop, a radiator unit, a condensing unit for heating the vehicle compartment, an evaporating unit for selectively cooling and dehumidifying the vehicle compartment, and a plurality of valves configured to selectively direct refrigerant through the vapor absorption subsystem. The vehicle compartment may include at least one of a passenger cabin, an electronics housing, a battery pack, an engine compartment, and a refrigeration compartment.

主权项

1. An absorption cycle based system for using waste heat from a vehicle and providing selective heating, cooling, and dehumidifying to a vehicle compartment, the system comprising:
a waste heat loop in thermal communication with a power generating unit of the vehicle; a vapor absorption subsystem comprising:
a thermal compressor in thermal communication with the waste heat loop;a radiator unit;a condensing unit for heating the vehicle compartment;an evaporating unit for selectively cooling and dehumidifying the vehicle compartment; anda plurality of valves configured to selectively direct refrigerant through the vapor absorption subsystem.